COLUMBIA, Mo. – Bullying is typically portrayed in popular culture as either physical aggression, such as pushing and kicking, or verbal aggression, such as threats and derogatory insults. However, a ...

Relational aggression, or 'mean girl' bullying, is a popular subject in news and entertainment media. This nonphysical form of aggression generally used among adolescent girls includes gossiping, ...

A new study out of Brigham Young University shows that relational aggression -– harming others through purposeful manipulation and damage to relationships -- may be associated with social prominence ...